St. Pius eighth graders attended an all school "Leadership Mass" and reception on Wednesday, October 2nd. The special Mass is held every year for the class to formally designate the students as leaders of the school and representatives of St. Pius to the greater community.

After Mass Father George Zeiba, CR presented the students with special leadership t-shirts that will be worn every Friday throughout the remainder of their days as St. Pius students. “Today, you begin living out your calling as leaders,” said Principal Daniel Flaherty in his address after Mass. “These shirts represent a yoke, because leadership can sometimes be a burden,” he added. “I know that each one of you is up for the challenge and will take this leadership calling very seriously.”

Students were asked to submit their design and quote ideas to be picked for the shirts. A design by Stephanie E. was chosen, and Jake F. submitted the winning quote (from John Maxwell): “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.”